On paper...I would agree. But they lost to Philly once already, were a few fingers from losing to Dallas a 2nd time, required a last minute 70 yard TD to beat Wash, needed 600 yards of offense to beat TB and let Cleveland hang around for 3 quarters. Other than the SF game, I really havent been too impressed with what they've done this season. Yeah, I still expect them to win their division, but I dont think they'll repeat the success they had last year. Just my opinion
The Giants barely got into the playoffs last year... I believe that their success will be directly correlated to what sort of run they can make in the last 4-6 weeks of the year. Last year they got hot, and didn't look back. I think it is hard to speculate about any team that is like this. They thrive from big plays and clutch performances. Like CoachChaz said, they do not just come out and dominate teams on a week to week basis. Honestly, the Falcons/Bears/Packers are the elite of the NFC, and with that said at this moment I think the Bears are the team to beat. The seem to be firing on all cylinders right now.
I still think this defense struggles with really good offenses like in Houston and NE where they can run and throw. When we get the lead and can let our pass rush go, then we look much better.
Offensively, it is all going to be about protecting Manning and the health of our weapons. If we can do those two things, they should be able to put up nearly 30 pts against anybody they play.
This isn't just Manning. Last year's Broncos are very much alive with this team and we've finally gotten into enough of a groove this year that we're able to execute like we did at the end of last year. It wasn't just Tebow and it's not just Manning, the players on this roster just find a way to win and the luck just goes our way.
the new strength and conditioning coach seems to have done wonders to minimizing nagging injuries and helping play tough in the 4th qtr when the other team is gassed..
It will interesting to see if we can play our best ball in December when the SB teams are made..
They are getting better week by week.
Leading the division.. can't ask for much more than that.
Really hope the guys all stay healthy... injuries can change everything.
Kuper out for 2 or 3 weeks. Porter.. is he ever gonna come back?
Yeah... the division is ours ...if we can keep rolling.
Playoffs? By then.. maybe we be even better...
Gotta take 'em one game at a time.
I think the team has confidence now they did NOT have when they played the Patriots.
AFC WEST Champions
Steelers HATE US.
dont sleep on pitsburg! they are winning and not even at full strength! they can plug in ANY of 3 backs and get a 100+ yard game, sound like anyone we know?
ben is solid, tuff, few turnovers lots of weapons,each withan ability to attack a segment of the defense and field
(again, sound familiar? )
defense, champ got exposed, more QBs will try him, especially if he is 1 on 1 against their BEST WR.
and manning seems a little too pre-occupied with decker.
these are monor weaknesses.
ST, for every holliday play we get a ball-a-day play in the same game!
dobt feel too secure about that and returns on our kick-offs have looked sloppy defensively.
CAN WE PLEASE JUST SKIP ALL THE NONESENSE AND JUST TALK FOOTBALL?
Punt returns.
Fumbles.
Midseason assessment?
We wont lose another game if we keep our key guys healthy, and DJ Williams doesnt come back and screw up the rhythm we got goin.
Can he still cover a TE? Cause if he cant, whats the sense?
If he can, it leaves Miller to do alot more CRUSHING on the QB.
I predict Miller will have 20 sacks plus and lead the league by seasons end.
IN PATON I TRUST.
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